Risk Factors

…diabetes and other health related issues. Modifiable Risk Factors Risk factors that you have control of or can be changed. Weight: The more overweight, and the longer you are overweight,…

Diabetics Urged to Steer Clear of High Fat Diet

…12 months, 42.6% of gastric bypass patients and 36.7% of sleeve gastrectomy patients achieved normal HbA1c levels (less than 6.0), compared to only 12.2% of medically treated patients. Many of…

capillary

(KAP-ih-lair-ee): the smallest of the body’s blood vessels. Oxygen and glucose pass through capillary walls and enter the cells. Waste products such as carbon dioxide pass back from the cells…

Diabetes and Nerve Damage

Diabetic Neuropathy What Is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy, a complication of diabetes, damages the nerves in your body. It occurs most commonly in people living with diabetes for many years…

Peanut Clusters

Ingredients: 1/3 cup of peanut butter 1 tablespoon of honey 1/4 cup of dry roasted peanuts 1/2 cup of raisins 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder 1 package of artificial sweetener…

Complications

…the less impact on your health. Macrovascular complications – the most common complication of diabetes – are with the larger blood vessels of your heart and circulatory system. Problems such…

Exercise in a Needle

…diabetes. Researchers from the University of Southampton manufactured the molecule, compound 14, and their research showed that it could lead to a chain reaction that ends in the activation of…

Sugar-Free Fudge Brownies

…with artificial sweetener OR apricot spreadable fruit 1 med egg yolk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup flour 10 3/4 tsp. sweetener 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 3 med…

Foot Problems with Diabetes

…of the amputations are caused by preventable infection complications. Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy: Check your feet every day. Use a mirror to see the bottom of your feet,…